1    Batch of Fudgy Brownies,
Cooled
1/4 c  Plus 1 1/2 Tbs unsalted
Butter
1/2 lb Sifted powdered sugar
1/2 ts Peppermint extract
2 tb Heavy cream
3 oz Unsweetened chocolate

Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a saucepan and add the sugar, the peppermint
extract and the heavy cream. Beat until creamy and smooth. Spread
over the cooled brownies and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Meanwhile
melt the chocolate and remaining 1 1/2 Tbs unsalted butter in the top
of a double boiler and pour it over the frosted brownies and spread
it around with a spatula. Serve with whipped cream or French Vanilla
ice cream . . . why not go all the way.